Archive for the ‘Child & Adolescent Therapy NYC’ Category

Social Skills Training Groups in NYC for ADHD, Anxiety & Mood Issues

In addition to my summer social skills camp, I run weekly social skills groups for kids of all ages:

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Starting a Special Ed Social Skills Program in Manhattan

The following is a letter I wrote to parents and professionals about how I can up with the idea to start a specialized social skills camp in Manhattan for kids age 6-12. It’s been a wonderful journey and we’re now entering our second season. Read More

Social Skills & Child CBT Treatment: AET Upper Westside NYC

I recently gave a 1.5hr workshop on social skills training and CBT treatment of childhood disorders at a meeting held by the Association of Educational Therapists (AET) on the Upper Westside in Manhattan. Here are some highlights from the workshop that outline how I practice: Read More

Routine Early Intervention: Keeping the Critical Window Open

By the time I see children in my office, negative indivdual and family patterns have been in place for years. Children don’t respect their parents and feel bad about themselves, which translates into defiance, anxiety, anger, aggression, insomnia, etc…or makes an existing disorder (e.g., ADHD) even worse. Parents feel frustrated and powerless. It’s a lose-lose situation. Read More

ADHD Treatments in Children & Adolescents NYC

According to the CDC, roughly 3-7% of children ages 4-17 are diagnosed with ADHD and this figure rises by 3-5% each year. It’s more common in boys than girls, tends to run in families, and not resolve on its own if untreated. As a result, a large part of my practice involves the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD. I have written about the behavioral treatment of ADHD in an article (ADHD in Pediatric Epilepsy:  A Review) that is currently being reviewed for publication. Read More

Is Your Child Lazy, Bored or Something Deeper?

Many parents are quick to label their child as "lazy" because the child does not want to do homework, play with friends, or engage in extracurricular activities. Such children may also avoid or procrastinate or complain of being bored. But if we dig a little deeper, we can easily find underlying causes for such "laziness." Read More

Helping Your Child Achieve at School NYC

Many children struggle at school, either academically, socially, or both. These types of difficulties can arise suddenly or gradually worsen over time. Read More

Asperger’s Syndrome & High Functioning Autism NYC

Whether you believe Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) and High Functioning Autism (HFA) are separate and distinct disorders or just variants along the same spectrum, the treatment for either diagnosis is virtually the same. I work with a number of children and adolescents with Asperger’s or HFA in my practice, and recently gave Grand Rounds at The Center for Attention & Learning Disorders at Lenox Hill Hospital / NorthShore LIJ and NYU Woodhull Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY on the Clinical Practice of Asperger’s Syndrome in Children & Adolescents. Read More

Children Addicted to Screens: TV, Computer & Video NYC

It is not uncommon for me to hear about parents concerned that their child is addicted to "screens" (e.g., TV, computers, video games, and portable gaming systems like the "DS"). While a little screen time can serve as a great reward for hard work, a lot of screen time can have negative consequences.  Read More

Treatment of Anxiety, OCD & Insomnia in Children NYC

According to the NIMH, anxiety is now the most common psychological disorder in the US, affecting nearly 40 million adults each year. Anxiety in children and adolescents is also quite common and can cause problems with behavior, sleep, and school performance. Read More

Parenting Skills Training Video Workshop NYC

I recently gave a parenting workshop at Pediatrics of NY called “5 Secrets to Get Your Child to Listen Without Yelling.” The workshop included 5 principles of empirically-based parent training techniques. Below is a highlight video from the workshop. Read More

Special Needs Summer Day Camp ADHD Asperger’s NYC

I am pleased to announce the opening of Big Apple Day Program, a Manhattan co-ed summer day program for children ages 6-12 with emotional, behavioral, developmental, social and/or learning difficulties. As the clinical director and owner, I am happy to provide this new and exciting summer program for children living in the greater NYC area. Read More

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy w/ Children & Adolescents NYC

In my clinical work with children & adolescents, I often employ a form of psychotherapy called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),  Read More

Top 10 Parenting Tips for Children & Adolescents NYC

The first thing parents can do – to help their children and adolescents better manage negative behaviors – is to change their own behaviors. Here are my top 10 suggestions for parents to consider integrating into their family: Read More

Group Therapy for Children w/ Divorced Parents NYC

With nearly a 50% divorce rate in the United States (US Census Bureau, 2010), helping children adjust to major changes to their family unit is a growing concern. When a parent dies or divorces, some children adapt well and show no or minimal signs of emotional or academic disturbances. Other children, however, approximately 20-25%, experience significant adjustment problems (Hetherington, Bridges & Insabella, 1998).  Read More

Emotional Well-Being Expert (3 Videos) for Superfutures NYC

I have been recruited as the "Emotional Well-Being Expert" for Superfutures.org, a college prep and coaching service. They shot 3 videos of me discussing time management, peer pressure, and problem-solving. Our goal is to educate and prepare high school students to be successful at college. Below are the 3 videos. Read More

Executive Functioning Skills for ADHD & LD NYC

Executive functioning refers to those skills that allow us to anticipate, plan, organize, set goals, carry out goals, and monitor one’s behavior according to changing demands. Read More

Parenting in Divorce, Separation & Marital Discord NYC

There are many circumstances where the marital relationship impacts a child’s development including divorce, separation, marital discord and the like.  Read More

Giving Child Time-Out NYC

Utilizing time-outs to help your child improve their behavior is not as easy as it seems. These steps may not work the first time, but they will work with practice. I recently gave a complete parenting workshop at Pediatrics of New York called "How to Get Your Child to Listen Without Yelling."  Read More

Potty Training & Toileting Problems NYC

Toileting problems are extremely common in young children and will often resolve without intervention. However, such issues can also signify larger, more complicated indicators of distress. Read More

Parenting and Child & Adolescent Counseling NYC

I wrote this article to help parents better understand child & adolescent counseling and the importance of setting limits early to prevent future problems. Read More

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